Computer Courses for Seniors: What options are available?

We tend to get a lot of enquiries from older people who are looking for formal training programs in using computers. We don't run that type of training here a the library but there are a few options in and around the Sutherland Shire. The library can't recommend one course over another but here's the ones we know are available.

iPads for Seniors

Skype for Seniors

Wednesday September 11, 11.00am-2.00pm Cost $40.00

Endeavour Seniors Computer Club (Ph. 95226087)

Training and Computer courses approx. $6.00 per hour.

Have you got a computer and don’t know how to use it? A wide range of classes available from basic courses for beginners to Internet/email and various other courses depending on your needs and interests. Classes held during the day in our training room at Port Hacking Community Centre, 184 Gannons Road South, Caringbah. Come along to a monthly meeting to discuss your training needs and to book in for classes.

See website: Endeavour Web for Senior Citizens for courses, prices and venue details.
Meetings held 3rd Mon of the month, 10am at Sylvania Community and Youth Club,
22 Box Rd, Sylvania. ($3.00 for members, $5.00 visitors)

Gymea Community Aid and Information Service (Ph. 95249559)

Six-week computer workshop

39 Gymea Bay Road, Gymea. Cost $60.00
‘Experienced tutors will give you the basic internet and Word skills and knowledge that you want. You can use the PC desktop computers or bring your own’. Classes started in July. Plans for course to be offered again in October. (Contact centre in September).

Sydney Institute TAFE – Sutherland College

Vocational and Community Engagement (Everyday Computing)

This course is EXEMPT from the TAFE NSW Fee. However there is a
$40 per semester part-time day course related charge at Sutherland College.

Term 3 at Loftus College: 25th July to 19th September
Term 4 at Gymea College: 12th October to 7th December
Please check late September 2013 for details on enrolment in 2014 Semester 1.

This course is for people who are absolute beginners or have never touched a computer. It is for those seeking to enter further education or work and who can only study for 3 hours each week. The specific course content is negotiated with the student group but will probably include basic instruction in computer fundamentals, word processing, email and internet.

For further information contact the Sydney Institute Information Centre on 1300 360 601 or visit the Sydney TAFE website.